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Silver teapot-samovar for serving hot drinks. Shper Adolf. Saint Petersburg, 1843
Silver teapot-samovar for serving hot drinks. Shper Adolf. Saint Petersburg, 1843
An exquisite silver teapot-samovar from the mid-19th century, made in 1843 by master Adolf Shper in Saint Petersburg. The product is distinguished by its elegant and functional design. The edges, lid and interior of the item are gilded, giving it additional shine and luxury. Four exquisite legs are decorated with a three-dimensional pattern in the form of shells, which emphasizes the sophistication of the product. The spout is decorated with acanthus leaf decor, and the valve handle is made of mother-of-pearl with an exquisite image of a palmette. The openwork handles are equipped with bone elements for convenience when using hot items. The silver burner is complemented by a pattern along the edges, and the lid is topped with a flower-shaped handle, which completes the overall appearance with refined elegance. Hallmarks: full hallmark of silversmith Adolf Spehr, small hallmarks, as well as small and full assay marks of the St. Petersburg Assay Office with the initials of the master Dmitry Ilyich Tverskoy and the date 1843. Dimensions: The height of the teapot-samovar is 34 cm, the width is 31 cm. Weight: 2460 g.Historical information: Spehr Adolf (1799 - 1857) was a famous St. Petersburg jeweler. Spehr Adolf was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, in 1799, trained in St. Petersburg from 1816, became an apprentice in 1821 and a master in 1829. He continued his work until his death in 1857, leaving behind a significant legacy in the field of silversmithing. The works of Adolf Spehr, a recognized master of silversmithing, are part of the collections of the State Historical Museum.
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Icon of Our Lady of Vladimir Ivan Ovchinnikov. Moscow 1888
Icon of Our Lady of Vladimir Ivan Ovchinnikov. Moscow 1888
The icon of Our Lady of Vladimir in a silver frame, created in 1888 in Moscow, is a magnificent example of an analogion icon filled with deep spiritual meaning. The central composition depicts the Mother of God with the infant Christ, from whom a sacred radiance emanates. The faces of the Mother of God and the infant express both solemnity and tenderness, conveying the emotional connection between mother and child. The icon is distinguished by its refined finish: the silver frame is decorated with chased, relief and engraved patterns along the fields and corners, which emphasizes the skill of the master. The crowns are decorated with an exquisite guilloche pattern, and the combination of silver with remnants of gilding gives the icon a special decorative value. Hallmark: Moscow hallmarks of 84 silver assay value and the initials of an unknown shaved master A.R., as well as the hallmark of the jeweler IIO, master of silver and goldsmith Ivan Ovchinnikov, whose workshop operated from 1875 to 1896. Dimensions of the icon: 31.5 x 27 cm. Historical background: Icon of Our Lady of Vladimir The icon of Our Lady of Vladimir occupies a special place in Russian Orthodox culture. Its origins go back to early Christian art, but it became especially widespread in the 11th century. In the 12th century, this icon became the main shrine of the city of Vladimir and the entire Vladimir-Suzdal Rus, the patroness of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky. It was believed that the Mother of God through her icon protects not only the inhabitants of Vladimir, but also the entire Russian land. Over the centuries, the icon retained its status as the main shrine of Rus. She is considered the patroness of the Russian people, the protector of family and marriage, symbolizing unity and harmony in family life, maintaining mutual understanding between husband and wife.
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